Washington DC Wedding Photographer | Jessie Mary Photography
Washington DC Wedding Photography and Lifestyle Portraits
On August 22nd 2008, Kayla & Skyler met. They were in a friend's wedding party at the Gateway Community Church in Salem, Oregon. One year later, the two chose to have their own wedding at the same site. The look on Kayla's father's face in this picture makes me think of what it will be like to see my daughter (who is only a toddler) get married. It stirs up all sorts of emotion in me. … [Read more...]
Julia and Brian's wedding ceremony had me on the verge of tears. I am not normally someone who cries at weddings. I think it was that the tiny little historic church in Sellwood reminded me of where I got married, and it was just so sweet. They had two little flower girls. When they walked through the door to the church both of them froze. The friends and family were leaning over the pews and … [Read more...]
After the bride and groom met, and some quick formals at Hotel Monaco, we headed over to Oaks Pioneer Church for the wedding ceremony. The plan was to do more formals there next but there were a lot of people around already, so we waited until after instead. The bride stayed in the back with her bridesmaids, while the groom greeted guests out front. I just adore this church. If you have been to … [Read more...]
Once at the church, the bride and her party hung out in the limo waiting for the ceremony to begin. I got to jump in a couple times for a few shots, and could sense the anticipation. The groom was outside the church with his men, as the wedding guests arrived and got seated. I went in and out of the church a few times so that I could photograph the couple outside and the guests inside. I was … [Read more...]
After the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom snuck away from the crowd. We went outside behind the Ecotrust building, and did their wedding portraits in front of the brick wall. After a few minutes of shooting, Becca & Eric started practicing their first dance. … [Read more...]